Cholesterol News

Are natural trans fats unhealthy?

Artificial trans fats have become notorious for their undesirable effects on cholesterol levels. But a clinical trial suggests that natural trans fats may not do the same damage.

Cholesterol no heart attack cause

Despite plenty of evidence that people with low levels of HDL cholesterol are more prone to heart attacks, a large new study suggests that the lacking lipid is not to blame.

Green tea reduces cholesterol

Green tea, in a cup or a capsule, may shave off a few points of your "bad" cholesterol, a new research review suggests.

Cheese not as bad for cholesterol

Doctors and nutritionists have long recommended avoiding all animal fats to trim cholesterol, but Danish researchers say cheese may not be so bad.

Injection might lower cholesterol

Preliminary research suggests that a single injection of a man-made protein might lower levels of "bad" cholesterol.

Cholesterol deposits up heart risk

People who develop visible deposits of cholesterol in the skin around their eyelids may be at a higher risk of heart disease and of suffering a heart attack, new research suggests.

Fight fat for better heart health

Cardiovascular disease kills 200 South Africans every day and 5.5 million are at risk because of high cholesterol. Here's what you can do to avoid becoming another statistic.

Diet alone lowers LDL cholesterol

A diet based on plants, nuts and high-fibre grains lowered low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL) more than a low-saturated-fat vegetarian diet, researchers reported.

Statins don't raise cancer risk

A large, new study appears to quell concerns that taking statins might raise the risk of cancer.

Green tea lowers cholesterol

Drinking green tea seems to decrease low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, according to a study, explaining why it has been linked with lower risk of heart disease.